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AWS govcloud-us documentation change

Service: govcloud-us · 2026-04-25 · Documentation low

File: govcloud-us/latest/UserGuide/govcloud-account-ID-alias.md

Summary

Updated instructions for retrieving AWS GovCloud (US) account ID, removing outdated button reference and clarifying where the account ID appears in the console.

Security assessment

This is a routine documentation update to clarify UI navigation. No security vulnerabilities, fixes, or security features are mentioned. The change improves user guidance but has no direct security implications.

Diff

diff --git a/govcloud-us/latest/UserGuide/govcloud-account-ID-alias.md b/govcloud-us/latest/UserGuide/govcloud-account-ID-alias.md
index 56dd8164a..af035562f 100644
--- a//govcloud-us/latest/UserGuide/govcloud-account-ID-alias.md
+++ b//govcloud-us/latest/UserGuide/govcloud-account-ID-alias.md
@@ -31 +31 @@ You can retrieve your AWS GovCloud (US) account ID by [Signing in to AWS GovClou
-You can retrieve your AWS GovCloud (US) account ID by signing in to [the standard AWS Management Console as the root user](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/signin/latest/userguide/introduction-to-root-user-sign-in-tutorial.html) of the [associated standard AWS account](./getting-started-standard-account-linking.html). In the navigation bar, choose your account name on the top right of the window, and then choose **Account**. On the **Account Settings** page, under **AWS GovCloud (US)** , choose the **Sign up for AWS GovCloud (US)** button. You will be directed to a page that indicates you already have access and displays your account ID.
+You can retrieve your AWS GovCloud (US) account ID by signing in to [the standard AWS Management Console as the root user](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/signin/latest/userguide/introduction-to-root-user-sign-in-tutorial.html) of the [associated standard AWS account](./getting-started-standard-account-linking.html). In the navigation bar, choose your account name on the top right of the window, and then choose **Account**. On the **Account Settings** page, your 12-digit AWS GovCloud (US) account ID appears under **Linked AWS GovCloud (US) account**.